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SKU: NFH-1048

Description

Quercetin is a bioflavonoid found in onions, apples, black tea, and grapefruit. Quercetin has antioxidant activity and is used in herbal medicine as a blood vessel protectant. Mast cells contribute to the inflammatory process in allergic reactions, where immunologic stimulation leads to degranulation of the mast cell, as well as to the generation of numerous cytokines and inflammatory mediators. Many studies have explored the effect of quercetin for managing allergies, as it has been shown to inhibit mast-cell secretions and has the ability to downregulate histamine production via inhibition of the enzyme histidine decarboxylase (HDC) mRNA from human mast cells. Bromelain is a proteolytic digestive enzyme derived from the stem of the pineapple plant. Bromelain has been found to counteract the fibrin and kinin pathways, which stimulate plasmin that blocks endogenous arachidonic-acid mobilization and reduces prostaglandin synthesis, which reduces localized inflammation and edema. Studies suggest that bromelain may also enhance the effectiveness of quercetin.
Suggested Use / Directions:
Adults: Take 1 capsule twice daily with food in divided doses or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Duration of use: Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks.

Serving Size:
1 capsule

Medicinal Ingredients:

Quercetin ... 500 mg
Bromelain (Ananas comosus), 2400 GDU/g [3,600,000 FCC PU] ... 100 mg


Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Vegetable magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide in a capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water.

All ingredients listed for this product lot # have been tested by a third-party laboratory for identity, potency, and purity.
Cautions and warnings: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; if you have a gastrointestinal lesion/ ulcer; if you are taking anticoagulants/blood thinners, antiinflammatories, or antibiotics; or if you are having surgery. Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.

Known adverse reactions: Hypersensitivity/allergy, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea have been known to occur; in which case discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner.